Phi Beta Iota: The pre-conditions of revolution existing today in the USA (and in the UK as well as most of the European countries less the Nordics and BENELUX) are shown in red below. The two most important are the loss of legitimacy of government and the concentration of wealth. The loss of integrity among the intellectuals — academic and media — is also important. Yes, there will be riots. Black riots. Latino riots. Single-mom riots. Old guy riots. That’s what you get when you screw over everyone all of the time. We are all black now. Deal with it.